I had areola reduction surgery back in March. I’m not happy with the way they look. They don’t match, I feel like they’re still too big and I don’t like the shape - one is more oval shaped and the other looks really bad around the edges they’re like sharp lines rather than a circle. I feel like the scarring is really bad too which I’ve been using bio oil on but hasn’t worked. I’ve been contemplating getting it redone but I don’t know if they would look any better at this point?
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Breasts come in all shapes and sizes and that is true for the areola as well! Once you have finished breastfeeding for at least three months you can consider a breast lift. This not only will remove excess skin and raise the nipple position, it will also downsize the areolas.
You have many options. One is to improve your existing scars with fractional lasers and PDL followed by topical scar gel: I would suggest Sequel Scar Defense gel twice daily. Other options include surgical scar revision followed by laser and topical therapy. I would not consider scar camouflage...
Using an electric nipple stimulator to address flattened nipples can be safe when done under the guidance of a healthcare professional, but there are considerations to keep in mind, especially regarding potential effects on the areola.
Flattened or inverted nipples can sometimes be corrected...
